EnvironmentMetService National Weather: October 25th - 28thMetService National Weather: October 25th - 28th. Video / MetServiceWatch25 Oct 10:12 PM
New Zealand'Almost all of New Zealand' to experience rain as motorists flock to holiday spotsPolice have warned motorists to drive safe this Labour weekend after six deaths last year.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy traffic delays expected as motorists flock to long weekend holiday spotsAuckland roading hotspots are expected to be heavily congested this afternoon.25 Oct 02:29 AM
New ZealandPower cuts, slips in Lower North Island as wild weather strikes the countryCold temperatures are forecast to plague much of the South Island.24 Oct 07:01 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Severe' Wellington gales cancel flights, strong gusts blast ferry in harbourA total of 23 flights have been cancelled in and out of Wellington Airport.24 Oct 07:11 AM
New ZealandSouth Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitudeA heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLong-range weather outlook: Is NZ in for a rain-soaked Labour weekend?A subtropical pulse may deliver NZ a damp end to October. Does La Nina still loom beyond?20 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandThunder, hail, heavy showers tipped for Auckland evening commute; wind warning for Harbour BridgeThe first week of term four kicks off on a wet note for most of the North Island.13 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandRisk of thunderstorms, hail for parts of NZ tomorrowStudents may have a wet start to the first day of term.13 Oct 01:08 AM
New ZealandWhat we know about the 'elevated' cyclone risk in NZNorthern New Zealand is at normal to higher-than-normal risk of a tropical cyclone.09 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandDrizzle forecast for entire country, heavy showers in Auckland amid sudden 10C drop in tempsPolar jet stream pulls series of cold air surges across NZ today, Sunday, early next week.08 Oct 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Scary night': Dunedin residents say flood like nothing they've seen before'Devastating' and 'chaotic' are how people are describing the situation today.04 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: Dunedin streets underwater as state of local emergency declaredMetService says Dunedin is still to get the worst of the weather this afternoon.04 Oct 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Wettest day in a century': How does Dunedin match up with other weather events?Dunedin's 'wettest day in a century' – but how does it compare with other flooding events?04 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandOtago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought inDunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.04 Oct 02:40 AM
LiveNew ZealandDunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergencyOfficials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.04 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandSouth Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 09:29 AM
New Zealand'Threat to life': What you need to know about Otago's red heavy rain warningIt is the first red warning issued for Otago since MetService started the system in 2019.03 Oct 07:21 AM
LiveNew Zealand‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 07:04 AM
New ZealandWeather warnings across NZ: Severe thunderstorms, potential flash flooding and 80km/h galesMetService issued a swathe of alerts for the South and North Islands.02 Oct 04:17 AM
New Zealand33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in southSnowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 1st - 3rdMetService Severe Weather Warning: October 1st - 3rd. Video / MetserviceWatch01 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandIntense downpours to hit NZ, warnings issued for upper northAuckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.01 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandDownpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout OctoberA weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warningsMonth's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.29 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandSevere stormy conditions to strike parts of NZ, what's in store for school holidays?Temperatures are also due to plunge by 15C; bad weather will move north on Friday.26 Sep 03:34 AM
PoliticsGovt agrees ‘in principle’ for Niwa to absorb MetServiceMinister says merger would make NZ better equipped to respond to severe weather events.26 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26thMetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26thWatch24 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandGisborne district 'better prepared' for future floods after severe weather events of 2018-24External review of manual points to better preparedness for future floods in Tairāwhiti.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd September - Tuesday 24th SeptemberMetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd SeptemberWatch23 Sep 01:07 AM
New Zealand'Lightning all around us': Thunderstorms sweep North Island causing power outagesFrom 12pm to 3pm, there had been about 6800 lightning strikes over the North Island.22 Sep 05:12 AM
New ZealandMetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22ndMetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22nd Video / MetServiceWatch20 Sep 08:38 PM
New ZealandStrong winds forecast in Auckland this afternoonTrucks and motorcycles are advised to avoid the Harbour Bridge late this afternoon.19 Sep 10:22 PM
New ZealandJetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into planePowerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.17 Sep 05:20 AM
